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Stretching For Swim Bike Run & Triathlon

STRETCHINGStretching is a preventive measure to reduce the chance of injury by increasing the circulation to the joints & muscles and elevating the heart rate. Never stretch when cold or rush a stretch and avoid stretching so much it hurts because this can stress the muscle or tear it and cause an injury.Stretch after the warm up & after all easy and hard work outs, straight after exercise or later after a shower or bath or providing you are still warm.Static stretching should be held for 20-30 seconds never bounce when stretching.

SWIMMING – Stretch the shoulders are the main muscles that tighten during and after swimming. Lats upper back should also be stretched. Don’t forget ankle flexibility will help kicking and body stability.